Sat, Jul 25
- 08:00 Travel day · Trapline Inn
Your schedule, where to stay, and how to get around — July 25 through August 2.
Hit the road — most guests arrive at Red Meadow and Polebridge on Sunday Jul 26.
Stock up for the week — groceries, supplies, and prep.
Fred to Red Meadow. Kevin & Andrea, Douglas & Carolyn to Red Meadow. Porter & Naomi to Polebridge Cabin.
Day on the river.
Short stay — Jul 27–28. The Bunkhouse.
Day on the river.
Afternoon forage — bring buckets!
Safe travels!
Day on the river.
Full-day excursion to Bowman Lake in Glacier National Park.
Property owners visiting for one night. Rainbow.
Day on the river.
An evening tribute to Bruce, featuring the Gibsons.
Casey & Jill, Paul & Marie, Dave & Marca (trailer), Eva, and Holt (day guest). Joan joins Fred at Red Meadow.
Morning coffee tasting at Wild Hare.
Trailer departure — confirm hookup disconnect.
The main event — Polestock at Andersen-Schorn, 3 pm to late evening.
Porter & Naomi depart from Polebridge Cabin.
Wild Hare checkout — Kevin & Andrea, Douglas & Carolyn, Casey & Jill, Eva, and Fred & Joan. Pack out and safe travels.
Guests: Jim, Alyson
Jul 29–30 only.
Guests: Fred, Joan
Fred full-time Jul 25–Aug 2. Joan joins Jul 30 & Aug 1.
Guests: Bob, Heather, Paul, Marie, Casey, Jill
Bob & Heather (Jul 27), Paul & Marie (Jul 30), Casey & Jill (Jul 31–Aug 1).
Guests: Douglas, Carolyn
Guests: Kevin, Andrea
Jul 26–Aug 2.
Guests: Eva
1 open spot(s)
Jul 30–Aug 2.
Guests: Casey, Jill
Jul 30 first night only — then The Bunkhouse.
Guests: Dave, Marca
Dave & Marca are bringing their own trailer.
Guests: Kevin, Andrea
Jul 25 overnight only.
No guests assigned yet.
2 open spot(s)
Guests: Joan
1 open spot(s)
Joan's home base — except Jul 30 & Aug 1 at Red Meadow.
Guests: Porter, Naomi
599 East Red Meadow Road, Polebridge, Montana
Primary gathering and lodging. Rooms — Rainbow, The Twins, The Bunkhouse, Numa, Hole in the Wall, The Loft, Trapper Cabin.
455 Trapline Trl, Columbia Falls, MT
Kevin & Andrea night of Jul 25. Rooms — Blue Room, Map Room, Green Room.
Polebridge, Montana
Porter & Naomi Jul 26–Aug 1. Confirm exact address with guests.
8889 MT-486, Polebridge, MT 59928
Parking: Mercantile lot.
Nearest store and huckleberry bear claws.
Polebridge, Montana
Polestock main event venue — Sat Aug 1, 3 pm to late evening.
Columbia Falls, MT
Full grocery and supplies — en route from Trapline Inn.
2100 9th St W, Columbia Falls, MT 59912
Hours: Open 24 hours
Main grocery — shop anytime Fri/Sat Jul 24–25.
1030 3rd Ave E, Columbia Falls, MT 59912
Hours: Sat 10am–3pm (closed Sun). Weekdays 9am–6pm.
Phone: (406) 892-3718
Email: montanaperfectcuts@gmail.com
Butcher shop — meat for welcome BBQ and early-week meals.
3820 MT-40, Columbia Falls, MT 59912
Hours: Weekdays 9am–6pm. Sat/Sun 10am–5pm.
Phone: (406) 892-3474
Seafood — pescatarian options (Joan).
Bowman Lake, Glacier National Park, MT
Parking: Bowman Lake trailhead lot.
Wednesday day trip — Jul 29.
North Fork Road, Polebridge, MT
Rafting Mon–Thu Jul 27–30.
1600 Hospital Way, Whitefish, MT 59937
Parking: Hospital lot.
Emergency: call 911.